New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-06
WELCOMED BY MAYOR ROCHE.

WELCOMED BY MAYOR ROCHE.
THE PRESIDENT GIVING CHICAGO PEOPLE SOME
INFORMATION ABOUT TIE GREAT FIRE.
CHICAGO, Oct (Speciat.-The route taken BY the
Presidents carriage ended before the reviewing stand
at Congress-st and Michigap-ave Here on PLATFORM
were awaiting him committee consisting OF the ieaung
citizens OF Chicago Robert I. Lincoln. Judge Gresham
Senator Culom Governor Oglcsoy, Judge Blodgeu Cen
era Terry those present The President on
reaching the stand chair which had been provided
for him. and chatting to Villas aau
Mayor Roche until his escort OF United states Ca'ay
had cleared back crowd which again threatened W
become ageabe and had taken up their position
right front OF the review stand When all things were
ready Mayor Roche and uncover'ng began MS ad
dress of welcome to honored guests Of the day. the
President rising 10 his feet and uncoverng Mayor
Roche Ia his address said:
Mr. PRESIDENT: In behalf of ito citizens 1t becomes
tbicaSo' city of new and progressive civilization,
Cosmopolitan In its people character ana sPl Az
respecting Constitution and laws OF the country 1e
voted TO liberty regulated by law this queen city OF tne
inland seas gree!s Win all sne G Ss SoSa Nation
whose growth: profess, or prosperity anu
The successor of oag line OF ustrious Presidents.
whose adorn the pages OF our history ana whose
come to us clothed with the majesty OF the people ana
representing the sovereignty of Nation OF soveregns
free government and people. In respecting you
respect ourselves In IGNORING you we honor goIo 20
desire to express our SINCERE to vsrfy the
the Vest is no small part OF our common c1un
trated during your Western tour As you have nmtea
yonr visit to Chicago to single day we can 40
YOU few OF dwellings, temples and
narts OF trade and commerce. and to notify Won that TO-
day the latehsirng out in every home III CHICAGO OF
whatever nationality creed or complexion Inc cLens
q city only and wSa S % s e.s
and best Government on earth
AT the conclusion Of Mayors address the President
at replied as follows:
was soon the election of 1884 that an old resi-
dent OF your city earnestly urging me TO pay you
visit lie endeavored TO meet all objections that were
the invitaiion should accepted AT last and when all
persuasion seemed to fail be vehementy broke out MN
think a man fit for President who has never seen
Chicago" have often thought Of that incident snce
that time and somen when have felt that ! wa:
not doing for the people and the PnSc weare az ,o.
dered whether things would not have gone on batter II
had visited Chicago Indeed. IL has believe Deen pup
licy stalled or more occasions lately wren sne
SHORTCOMINGS of the present Chief Executive were under
discussion. that nothing better coulc be expected OF
man who had been west or some dess mated pace
or river and this suppose means the same that my
Chicago friend meant and Involves the same MO,
demeanor thus csaritaby accounted for shai noe
Representative Of this city, as have gwen IT, is an ey,
thar local pride and Loyalty OF WHICH your srea
they have NOT seen it, every people seems
organized himself committee OF one to spread
And now that am here feel like saying with the
Queen of sheba. the half was not told me- ,,,,s
recent history In 1888 the town Of Chicago was ineor
Totes were cast one Of which NEGATIVE We
do the which uated THIS Ia h us
womld be heartily ashamed OF 1t Five days after It's In
corporation town Chicago held Its nr;t eee n bs
occasion was IS We look rain for any trace OF hood
iers in those days though are told that the nrst
building constructed after the establishment OF the town
was a log jail o- 49,, ,,.,..o ,,os ,ncor,o
rated civ was 1000 The number OF It's innaoitants
in s7l was 500 900 or upward the valuation OF It's
property probably $2s00OO 900. Its immense Growth
among modern cities At this Time 1t was visited by
drefu calamity without parallel In extent sna an
apparently ended its career In October OF that year
IRE occurred which burned over an area within tne CITY
10000 buildings. made homeless oo 10000 3oo
people and property Q, no Tsu snenrss and
bravery as unparalleled the disaster wnich caea
eniation and not for moment did they lose faith In
the destiny OF their city Almost among rs 800 ~
io build sixteen years nave passed. aud there has
here city many fold more popuious mere VIZ
have greater right 10 be proud and satished 'han 'ne
citizens OF Chcagol . ,.. c,,..~o
am here 10 SEQ and its hospable largehearted peo
pie But your city Is so eat aud your hteres
suggest that nave left at home city you ought to
know and about In point OF iact u QUIZ 90
@e i0 Your servants aud agents are there They
to protect your interests ana aid !Snr enos ,,
trade and your wearing ceaseess activity OF hand ana
brain will yield the results you deserve anoss WIS
dom gudes tho policy OF Government ana unless
your needs are regarded at the Capital OF the Nauon ~
will be we'll for not to forget tnat IN sns @
broad patriotism. there lies not only saegaia agans
business disaster but an important ophgatoh vi e'~on
ship.
RECEPTION AT COLUMBIA THEATRE.